Royals avoid sweep behind Seth Lugo's strong start over Braves
Published on March 29, 2026.
The Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep against the Atlanta Braves, winning 4-1. Seth Lugo pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr. hit safely for the third consecutive game to secure a win for the Royals. Lucas Erceg pitched the ninth inning to secure his first save of the season. The win helped the Royals avoid their first sweep since June 24-26 against Tampa Bay. The losing pitcher was Grant Holmes, who allowed three runs on five hits.
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